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Average Domestic Water Usage Chart

The figures below on domestic water usage could vary depending on personal habits and design of household appliances. However, Brisbane City Council estimates that 1,100 litres are used per day by an average Brisbane family (two adults and two children.

Use (Appliance)	Type	Average Rate of Flow	Average Total Water Used
Shower (average shower is 8 minutes)	Normal Shower Rose	15 litres per minute	120 litres per shower
Shower (average shower is 8 minutes)	Water Saver Rose	8.5 litres per minute	68 litres per shower
Toilet	Single Flush	12 litres	120 litres per day
Toilet	Dual Flush	6/3 litres	40 litres per day
Washing Machine	Twin Tub		40 litres per wash
	Front Loading		80 litres per wash
	Top Loading		170 litres per wash
Dishwasher			20-50 litres per load
Cooking, Cleaning & Drinking*		10 litres per minute	150 litres per 24 hour day
Brushing teeth with running water			5 litres per brush
Bath		10-20 litres per minute	50-150 litres per bath
Outdoors
Sprinkler or Handheld Hose		10-20 litres per minute	1000 litres per hour
Drip System			4 litres per hour
Hosing Paths / Driveways		20 litres per minute	200 litres for 10 minutes
Washing the car with a running hose		10-20 litres per minute	100-300 litres
Filling a swimming pool			Up to 55,000 litres

*Average of 5 times per day for 3 minutes per use at a flow rate of 10 litres per minute.

For further information, please contact the Brisbane City Council Call Centre on 3403 888 or visit their web site @ www.qld.gov.au

Source of information for Brisbane City Council - Water Wise


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